U.S. Department Of Energy, Idaho Operations Office, 850 Energy Drive -- MS1221, Idaho Falls, ID 83401-1563

A -- ALUMINUM PARTNERSHIPS SOLICITATION SOL DE-PS07-98ID13599 DUE 032098 POC T. Wade Hillebrant, Contracting Officer, (208) 526-0547, FAX (208) 526-5548 WEB: Please click here to download the solicitation text., http://www.inel.gov/doeid/solicit.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Mr. Hillebrant., hillebtw@inel.gov. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office (ID) is seeking applications for cost-shared research and development of technologies which will enhance economic competitiveness, and reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts for the aluminum industry. The research is to address research priorities identified by the aluminum industry in the "Aluminum Industry Technology Roadmap" (November 1997) for the aluminum sector areas of Primary Aluminum Production, Semi-Fabricated Products, and Finished Products. Approximately $4,000,000 in federal funds ($2,000,000 in fiscal year 1998 funds and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 1999 funds) is available to totally fund the first year of selected research efforts. DOE anticipates making up to six cooperative agreement awards for projects with durations of four years or less. A minimum 30% non-federal cost share shall be required. Collaborations between industry and university participants are encouraged. The solicitation text as well as the Roadmap is expected to be posted on the ID Procurement Services Division home page on or about December 20, 1997, and may be accessed using Universal Resource Locator address http://www.inel.gov/doeid/solicit.html. Requests for a copy of the solicitation package MUST be in writing or via E-Mail and must include company name, mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, and fax number. Submit requests to Mr. Hillebrant. (0342)

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